Archive · 22 Jul 2026
J&K Deputy CM Escapes Mudslide Near Rajouri
The Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, had a close call on Wednesday when a sudden mudslide hit the road his convoy was traveling on.
The mudslide, caused by heavy rainfall, dumped mud and stones onto the Jammu-Poonch National Highway.
Luckily, the Deputy CM and his team were unharmed.
They had to stop briefly to check the road conditions, but soon continued their journey to Rajouri and Poonch to help with flood relief efforts.
Teams were quickly sent to clear the debris and reopen the road.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary had a narrow escape from a mudslide.
The incident occurred on the Chingus-Rajouri stretch of the Jammu-Poonch National Highway.
Heavy rainfall triggered the mudslide, dumping mud and stones onto the road.
The convoy stopped briefly to assess the situation but resumed its journey to Rajouri and Poonch.
Teams were deployed to clear the debris and restore traffic flow.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary
- What
- A mudslide struck the convoy of the Deputy Chief Minister.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Chingus-Rajouri stretch of the Jammu-Poonch National Highway
- Why
- To assess flood-hit areas in Rajouri and Poonch.
Government Response
Public Safety Concerns
Government Response
Government Response
The government promptly deployed teams to clear debris and restore traffic flow.
Public Safety Concerns
Critics argue that more could have been done to prevent such incidents.
- Date
- Wednesday
- Location
- Chingus-Rajouri stretch of the Jammu-Poonch National Highway
- Incident Type
- Mudslide
- Injuries
- None
- Destination
- Rajouri and Poonch